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Karnal to Nilakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Nilakkal, Kerala.

2935 kmDistance

58.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32390

Sedan₹38260

SUV₹50050

Innova / MUV₹55970

Tempo Traveller₹64870

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3230

AC Seater₹5280

Non-AC Sleeper₹4700

AC Sleeper₹6750

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8270

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Train

Sleeper₹1790

Economy₹2970

Third AC₹4140

Second AC₹5900

First AC₹8250

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

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By Car: Karnal to Nilakkal

2935 km · ~63h 22m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Karnal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 839
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 989
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1139
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1258
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1408
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1558
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1677
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1827
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1977
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2096
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2246
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2396
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2516
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2666
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2816
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Karnal to Nilakkal

2935 km · ~65h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Karnal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karnal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Karnal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~978 km
~21h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790
Search buses Karnal to Nilakkal
Change buses at a major city (around km 978)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~978 km
~21h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790
Search buses Karnal to Nilakkal
Change buses at a major city (around km 1957)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Nilakkal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~978 km
~21h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790
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Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Karnal to Nilakkal

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 49h 19m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

11:20 AMTaraori

33h 35m289 stops

08:55 PM^+1dMadgaon

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madgaon — about 55m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

09:50 PMMadgaon

14h 49m123 stops

12:39 PM^+1dCheriyanad

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 51h 23m in total

Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath#12204 · Garib Rath

09:16 AMTaraori

2h 11m29 stops

11:27 AMAnand Vihar

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Anand Vihar — about 1h 31m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

12:58 PMAnand Vihar

47h 41m386 stops

12:39 PM^+2dCheriyanad

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 52h 53m in total

Jhelum Express#11078 · Express

06:56 AMTaraori

6h 2m47 stops

12:58 PMBaad

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Baad — about 45m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast

01:43 PMBaad

46h 6m351 stops

11:49 AM^+2dCheriyanad

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

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